Deck

This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in October 2012. After several years of not giving an iota of thought to the bolts on our deck and pergola, imagine my surprise to find this week that […]

This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in August 2012.
You’ve probably spent a lot of time on your deck this summer, and if you’re not already stoked with the condition/shape/color or …

This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in March 2013.
Some of my favorite home improvement experiences have tied closely to the design and construction of our deck and flagstone patios, …

I'm gearing up to give our deck and pergolas their annual weatherproofing before winter strikes, but unlike other years, I'm also beginning to consider the possibility of staining it because it's never been done before …

We wrapped up our flagstone patio installation over the weekend, and I'm really excited to share it with you on Thursday via DIY Network. It's a serious backyard game-changer, and now I want everyone to …

Without fail, every time I visit my Grandma I leave with a trunk load of random goodies. That random assortment can be everything from Mini-Wheats and succulents, dog biscuits and curtains, to frozen perogis and …

In celebration of springtime, I made a big purchase.
Big as in size (this outdoor umbrella has a colossal 9-foot wingspan), as in impact (a Crate & Barrel design with vibrant Marimekko Madison yellow fabric), and as in …

Every so often, I feel like blasting off a list of little odds and ends I've been doing, buying, and appreciating around the house. Not everything's DIY-focused, and not everything would necessarily warrant a whole …

Deck weatherproofing is one of those nagging home maintance things that isn't really interesting. I'm probably not going to change that. But it makes a world of a difference. So do it.
This is the second …

Come on over now, Grandma. Between the handrail that I reinstalled on the inside staircase and the brand-spankin' new front porch with fancy dual-handrails that is about to be revealed, you're probably less likely to …

Wondering what colors I'm using in my house? I finally pulled together a quick graphic to give you a glimpse of the palette.
All of the colors shown here are translated into the Behr color description, …